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Hockey Legend Ken Dryden Dead At 78

Ken Dryden lived an amazing life as he conquered pretty much every other profession he touched. The Montreal Canadiens legend passed away Friday at 78 from cancer, and honestly, it feels like we lost someone who proved you could be more than just a guy who stopped pucks for a living.

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Expectations for Habs Forward Prospects in Europe

Many of the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects over in Europe will see their seasons start over the next few days, and therefore, it seems like a good time to discuss expectations for some of the Canadiens’ more high-profile prospects over in Europe.

NHL News / House of Hockey / September 6

Lane Hutson's Olympic Future Set Straight After Fiery Comments From His Father

The Olympic future of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson, who won the Calder Trophy, has been made clear after controversial comments from his father.

Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / September 6

'End of an Era': Longtime Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Retires at 61

Former Montreal Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien, who also coached the Pittsburgh Penguins to the 2008 SCF, has officially retired at 61 years old after a long career behind the bench.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 6

Lane Hutson’s dad calls out Bill Guerin after Team USA snub

Despite winning the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie in 2024-25, Montreal Canadiens star defenseman Lane Hutson was left off of Team USA’s Olympic orientation camp in August.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / September 6

Legendary Russian Goaltender Pays Tribute to Ken Dryden

The entire hockey world mourns the loss of Montreal Canadiens legend Ken Dryden. The six-time Stanley Cup champion and five-time Vezina Trophy-winner passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / September 6

The Truth About Lane Hutson, Team USA, and the Olympics

RG.org’s Marco D’Amico tried to bring a little clarity to the Lane Hutson and Team USA controversy this week with a post suggesting there is no controversy.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / September 6

Ken Dryden, hockey’s noble scholar, did things his way

On any given night at the Montreal Forum in the 1970s, it was a familiar sight to see the Montreal Canadiens rushing the puck up the ice, asserting their status as the standard of the NHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

Remembering Canadiens Legend Ken Dryden

The Montreal Canadiens and the team’s fans are all in mourning today as the legendary Ken Dryden passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 78.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / September 6

Ken Dryden's impact on NHL went beyond his playing career

Each sport has its share of figures whose impact on the game extends well beyond their playing or coaching careers. National Hockey League Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden was one of those people.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Canadiens Legend Ken Dryden Lived an Extraordinary Life Far Beyond the NHL

Ken Dryden operated in a different stratosphere compared to his goaltending contemporaries and he led a life that made an impact far beyond hockey rinks. On Friday, the legendary netminder passed away at the age of 78 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dartsnews.com / September 6

Tyler Thorpe captures his first-ever PDC Development Tour title

A new winner Saturday afternoon on the PDC Development Tour. Tyler Thorpe managed to capture his first title at the Robin Park Leisure Centre in Wigan during the eighteenth event of the season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 6

Longtime Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden passes away

Early Saturday morning, the Canadiens announced that their long-time goaltender and Hall of Famer Ken Dryden passed away Friday at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer.

Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

A Healthy Kirby Dach Can Solve the Canadiens’ Centre Issue

With Carey Price traded to the San Jose Sharks, the Montreal Canadiens have a chance to make other moves to improve a spot where they are weak, and that’s the centre position.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / September 6

Legendary Canadiens Goalie Passes Away at 78

The Montreal Canadiens and the NHL community are saddened to learn of legendary goalie Ken Dryden’s passing. A historic puck-stopper for the Habs during their reign of terror in the 1970s, Dryden passed at age 78 after battling hard against cancer.

Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

How Canadiens’ Lane Hutson Could Represent Canada in the Future

Every time Lane Hutson hits the ice, he finds a way to make headlines. The young Montreal Canadiens defenceman has already turned heads with his dazzling rookie season, his Calder Trophy win, and his ability to change the flow of a game with a single rush.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 6

Ken Dryden has passed away

Sad news: last night, the Canadiens announced the death of Ken Dryden. The legendary goaltender passed away after a battle with cancer at the age of 78.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / September 6

Montreal Canadiens Legendary Goaltender has Passed Away at Age 78

Ken Dryden, a Hall of Fame goaltender and an accomplished politician, has passed away at age 78. He had been fighting cancer at the time of his passing.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 6

Will the Habs finish ahead of the Leafs? | Pronman, Fox and the Hutson brothers

Things have been hopping in Toronto in recent months. The same could be said for Montreal. But we all agree that things haven’t stirred in the same way, and that the way things have moved in Montreal is unquestionably more positive.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / September 6

Legendary Habs G Ken Dryden, 6-time Cup winner, dies at 78

Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden, a six-time All-Star, six-time Stanley Cup winner and an integral part of Montreal's dynasty of the 1970s, died Friday after a battle with cancer, the Canadiens announced.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

Legendary Canadiens’ Goalie Ken Dryden Passes Away at 78

Friday was a sad day for the hockey world as former Montreal Canadiens goalie and Canadian legend Ken Dryden passed away at the age of 78 following his battle with cancer.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / September 6

Hockey Hall of Famer Ken Dryden passes away at 78

One of the greatest goaltenders in Montreal Canadiens history has passed away. The Canadiens announced on Saturday morning that Ken Dryden has passed away after a battle with cancer.

Carey Price News / Trade Talk Sports / September 6

The Canadiens’ Logic in Moving Carey Price’s Contract

The Montreal Canadiens just offloaded the last year of Carey Price’s $84 million contract to the San Jose Sharks today. Although the legendary goaltender

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5

Canadiens trade Carey Price's contract, get a player in return

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The Montreal Canadiens have traded Carey Price’s contract.

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Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 5

Did Lane Hutson’s Dad Just Threaten Team USA After Olympic Snub?

Montreal Canadiens rookie sensation Lane Hutson was one of the biggest surprises left off Team USA’s Olympic orientation camp roster — and his father’s reaction has stirred up even more drama by talking about the snub and suggesting his son could jump over to Team Canada.